Successful Aging: 4 ways to thrive and be healthy during the pandemic
Dear Readers, This past week I had the opportunity to speak at the Healthy Living Virtual Expo sponsored by the Southern California News...
Successful Aging: How to deal with anxiety about fires, pandemic, earthquakes and civil unrest
I am in my mid-70s and have lived through a lot in my lifetime. I have never been so affected by change as now. I am afraid of getting...
Successful Aging: Why do some people handle the pandemic better than others?
I have not been able to figure out the next three months of my life. During that time, the anniversary of the deaths of several family...
Successful Aging: 5 reasons why older people are handling the pandemic better than some younger folk
I recently spoke to a male friend, age 82, who bemoaned the hardship of his life due to the coronavirus. I don’t think the issue is...
Want to hear something funny? Laughter is beneficial for good health
Dear readers, It is time for some levity. Today’s column is about laughter and how it can help us manage these challenging times – both...
Successful Aging: Should you try to be productive during the pandemic?
Q: I am 70 years old and have been retired for several years. Prior to the pandemic, my life was very active, volunteering, going to...